Bland County cow tests positive for rabies, Virginia Department of Health warns
Published: Aug. 7, 2024 at 3:36 PM EDT
BLAND COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A cow in Bland County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health Mount Rogers Health District.
August 1, a cow was seen drooling and falling over on West Blue Grass Trail in Bland County, says the VDH.
The cow was then transported to Blacksburg for treatment, and died the next day. VDH officials say the cow tested positive for rabies but the source of infection remains unknown.
Anyone who believes they may have come into contact with the cow is asked to call the Bland County Health Department at (276) 688-3642.
The Virginia Department of Health listed tips to help prevent the spread of rabies:
- “AVOID contact with wild animals and domestic animals you do not know.
- REPORT unusual-acting animals.
- VACCINATE all of your dogs, cats and ferrets, and keep their vaccinations current.
- CALL your doctor and the local health department if you are exposed, or your veterinarian and local animal control if your pet is exposed to an animal with rabies.”
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